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KR05 VVO

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,901 mi
Last recorded91,901 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VVO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 91,901 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 91,901 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat/nav on screen (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 87,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 76,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 67,285 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,365 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,900 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 49,900 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,744 miles

near side rear tyre getting low and slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,179 miles

deep cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 30 May 2008 26,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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KR05 VVO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,173 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR05 VVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR05 VVO registered?

KR05 VVO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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